The next government would do well to continue planned infrastructure projects in order to boost housing demand, says Deputy Transport Minister Pailin Chuchottaworn. At least 60% of the population or 40 million people will live in urban areas if mass transit lines are developed in major provinces, Mr Pailin said on Thursday at the House & […]
Read MoreThailand recorded US$21.55 billion in exports last month, up 5.9 per cent from the same month last year, according to Commerce Ministry reports yesterday. Imports in February totalled US$17.51 billion, down 10 per cent from the same month last year. resulting in a trade surplus of US$4.03 billion. In baht term, exports in February amounted […]
Read MoreSingapore General Hospital (SGH) has just been ranked the 3rd best hospital in the world by Newsweek magazine, thanks to the public hospital’s pursuit of clinical research and outstanding nursing. In its write-up, Newsweek said Singapore’s oldest hospital “provides affordable care for patients, leads patient-driven clinical research and provides undergraduate to postgraduate educational training for both students […]
Read MoreLazada aims to create 20 million e-commerce jobs and serve 300 million customers by 2030 by encouraging 8 million people to become e-commerce entrepreneurs. The company plans to use LazMall, its online mall with a wide range of products, to attract online merchants and young brands. The mall gains sales commission fees as revenue. Lazada also […]
Read MoreTHE nation’s top planning agency has stressed the importance of continuity on the development of special economic zones (SEZs) – including the flagship Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) – by an incoming government. The National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC), which is closing in on the completion of the 12th National Economic and Social Development […]
Read MoreBangkok-based PTT Exploration and Production Plc (PTTEP) has acquired a 100 per cent stake in the Murphy Oil Corporation’s (Murphy) business in Malaysia The deal, worth $2.1 billion ( Bt67 billion) was reported to the Stock Exchange of Thailand late on Thursday and was struck through the purchase by PTTEP’s subsidiary company, PTTEP HK Offshore […]
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